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Highland Meadows, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Cibola County County
1.4
/5.0
F
Poor
332
Population
48/sq mi density
$130,500
Home Value
$256,872 Zillow
53°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
1,937
Violent Crime/100K
7,153 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,937 violent crimes/100K (410% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Highland Meadows experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.0 inches. The area receives 15.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,497 ft (1,675 m) |
| Area | 7.0 sq mi (18.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9386°N, 107.1665°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Cibola County County |
| Nearest Airport | Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zuni-Bandera (78 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 78 km |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 170 km |
| Carrizozo | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,731 m (5,679 ft) | -3250 | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 0.5 in |
Highland Meadows has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 34°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 9.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.9") and April the driest (0.4").